About the Teacher:Mrs. Ann Kaiser

Education Background:Bachelor Degree in Music Performance, May 1995 from the University of Wisconsin-MadisonBachelor of Science in Education, December 1999 from Western Michigan UniversityWorking towards ZA endorsement from Grand Valley State University (classes in early childhood education)

Work at PMCP:I first learned about the preschool by being a working parent in the classroom for my son’s 2-day class. When Mrs. Zimmerman retired, I took on teaching the 2-day class at PMCP. I took on teaching both classes in the Fall of 2005. I have been working at the Parchment Methodist Co-op Preschool for the past 10 years.

Other Jobs I’ve Held:Substitute Teacher for Comstock Public Schools Title I Reading Paraprofessional in Comstock SchoolsTutor for SLD Learning Center in Kalamazoo area schoolsThird Horn Player for the Duluth/ Superior Symphony Orchestra in Duluth, MN

Duties of the Teacher:Plan the daily program of the preschool and provide a long range plan for the yearSupervise and be in control of the working parents in the classroomCheck the health of each child daily Provide a newsletter with weekly info to parents on classroom activitiesSchedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences and prepare written reports for the 3-day classCertified in Adult, Child & Infant CPR, OSHA training and First AidResponsible for reporting any suspected abuse to Child Protective ServicesAttend Parent/ Board Meetings during the year

Why I became a teacher:I love working with younger children in the preschool environment. I am inspired by children’s curiosity to learn and growth they make as individuals over the course of the year. The great part about teaching in a co-op preschool is that I get to meet and work with the parents of the children as well. I feel it is very important to have a strong link of communication between the school and home environment. This link helps create the best education possible for each individual child.

Why preschool is important for your child:Socialization with other kids their ageLearning skills that will prepare them for the elementary school settingDevelop children’s self-confidence, independence, and eagerness to learn